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AGIBOT introduced Worken, a new metric for assessing productive robot work, during its Innovation Day 2026 event in Shanghai on October 29. This initiative includes announcements related to humanoid hardware, AI models, industrial robots, and an open-source operating system expected by year-end. Wor...
GS Caltex presented various AI-driven workplace innovations during its annual Deep Transformation Day at GS Tower in Seoul. The event featured 15 exhibition booths showcasing projects aimed at enhancing productivity and transforming business operations, including AI-powered training tools and roboti...
The NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, supplied by PNY, is transforming AI workflows by providing the necessary computing power for rapid prototyping and scalable deployment. With configurations supporting up to four GPUs, these workstations deliver up to 14.2 petaflops of AI comput...
On September 25, MIT's Aging Brain Initiative (ABI) held a symposium titled 'Innovations for the Aging Brain,' highlighting interdisciplinary research aimed at tackling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The event featured six talks from various experts, including ABI Director Li-Huei Tsai...
Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to enhance product quality and speed up delivery amidst labor shortages and supply chain issues. To address these challenges, technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and real-time simulation are becoming essential components of modern...
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) has launched its AI Factory Accelerator Programme, providing startups with access to sovereign computing, technical support, and training. This initiative aims to foster innovation across various industries, with many participating companies also being part...
Zhengxing Innovation has unveiled the world's first 24/7 retail physical intelligence service solution, catering to the growing need for human-machine collaboration in retail environments. This innovative solution aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience by integrating advanced...
AGIBOT has formed a partnership with the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) to promote the embodied AI industry and talent ecosystem in Vietnam. This collaboration was showcased at the inaugural Vietnam Embodied AI Conference, emphasizing the importance of advancing this technology in the regi...
Geek+ has officially launched its European Innovation Center in Düsseldorf, Germany, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the European market. This center aims to provide immersive AI robotics technology to regional clients and partners, accelerating the transition from technology a...
In 2019, OpenAI released a video showcasing a robotic hand solving a Rubik's Cube. On September 2, 2026, CEO Sam Altman confirmed in a podcast that the company will develop humanoid robots, alongside other forms. Over nine years, OpenAI has revisited robotics three times: initially building robots,...
FANUC America will present its latest innovations in robotics, automation, and Physical AI at IMTS 2026, scheduled for Booth 338900. The company aims to demonstrate how its advanced technologies can enhance manufacturing productivity, flexibility, and deployment speed. The significance of FANUC's s...
Fugro has announced the expansion of its innovation hub in Singapore by developing an AI-driven marine digital twin capability. This initiative is a significant milestone in Fugro's global growth strategy, enhancing Singapore's position as the Asia Pacific hub for marine Geo-data innovation. The new...
The 2026 Robotics Fair is set to occur on August 8-9, 2026, at Fiesta Hall, San Mateo County Event Center. This two-day event will feature FTC robotics competitions, expert talks, hands-on workshops, and global exhibitors showcasing humanoid robots, robot dogs, dinosaurs, and future mobility demonst...
The Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has successfully deployed NAVIAI robots at SUPCON JACK GREE and FOTILE. This deployment marks a significant step in the center's expansion efforts. The center has signed a substantial order for 2,000 NAVIAI robots with Jack Technology, highlighting the...
Jiangsu is demonstrating the capabilities of AI through various practical applications, including a quadruped robot conducting inspections and individuals mastering laser welding in just three days. This was highlighted during the 'Vibrant China Research Tour' organized by the Publicity Department,...
NVIDIA and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have launched a joint AI research laboratory at the KAIST Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI in Seoul. This initiative aims to advance agentic AI tailored for South Korea, leveraging NVIDIA's full-stack AI expertise and open mo...
Embodied intelligence emerged as a leading focus at this year's WAIC, attracting significant attention at the Expo Center. Numerous familiar companies showcased their production lines and scenarios, while new entrants like Guanglun Intelligent and Wuwen Zhike displayed data streams and algorithm dem...
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, held from July 17 to 20 in Shanghai, showcased groundbreaking advancements in AI and robotics. With over 1,100 exhibitors and more than 3,000 products, the event highlighted ten key innovations, including the Shuguang 8000 AI supercomputer cl...
The WAIC 2026 event is set to feature a unique convergence of Turing Award winners and unicorn startups at Tsinghua Innovation Night on July 17. This gathering aims to showcase groundbreaking advancements in technology and innovation, highlighting the intersection of academic excellence and entrepre...
The Robot Report has highlighted the rapid advancements in robotics design, engineering, and deployment, particularly driven by artificial intelligence. The 2026 Robotics Handbook compiles key trends as labor shortages increase the demand for automation, leading to a rise in robotics adoption. Accor...
Aishida showcased its advancements in embodied intelligence at the 26th China International Industry Fair from October 12 to 15. The booth featured a wheeled dual-arm robot displaying products, alongside a flexible machining intelligent production line and cantilever robotic arms for welding tasks....
The 26th China International Industry Expo commenced on October 12 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, featuring a significant focus on robotics. The expo spanned over 56,000 square meters with more than 400 exhibitors, showcasing both international and domestic companies....
PayJoy, a financial services provider focused on underserved consumers, is set to acquire strategic assets from Finia AI, a Mexican fintech specializing in AI-powered underwriting for micro-businesses. This acquisition will integrate Finia's technology into PayJoy's platform, which has served over 2...
On October 12, 2026, Vanjee Laser showcased its innovative lidar products at the 26th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, which featured over 2,600 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors. The company highlighted its advancements in industrial perception and embod...
Matrix Innovation, a tactile-sensor manufacturer based in Dongguan, has successfully raised tens of millions of RMB from various investors, including X Square Robot and XBOT PARK Fund, as reported on October 10. The funding will be utilized to enhance the development of a new generation of data-coll...
The 9th China Robot Summit has seen the launch of the Health and Wellness Robot Collaborative Innovation Platform. This initiative aims to bring together various stakeholders from the entire industry chain to foster collaboration and innovation in health and wellness robotics. This platform is sign...
This week, South Korea's physical AI sector saw significant advancements, including a collaboration between Semifive and Mobilint on outdoor robotics AI chips. Aidin Robotics joined a Doosan-led cobot initiative, while Hanwha Ocean and Korea Expressway Corp. signed agreements for shipbuilding robots...
NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, held on September 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, showcased significant AI advancements across Southeast Asia. Attendees engaged in hands-on training and expert-led sessions aimed at accelerating AI and high-performance computing initiatives. The event emphasiz...
Bain Capital Ventures has successfully raised a $1.6 billion fund aimed at supporting early-stage companies that are designed for what the firm refers to as 'life after AGI.' Partner Slater Stich highlighted the firm's focus on opportunities within AI infrastructure, software, robotics, and science...
During New York Fashion Week, model Elijah Timmins-Scanlon accused the brand Huffer of using his likeness without consent for AI-generated advertisements. This incident highlights the growing concerns over AI's role in the fashion industry, where regulations remain unclear. In Guangdong, independent...
The US Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) has completed a successful flight test of a magnetic navigation system designed to guide aircraft without reliance on GPS. This advancement marks a significant step in developing navigation technologies that can operate in environments where GPS signals are weak...
AliExpress Brand+ made a significant impact at IFA by showcasing a diverse range of AI hardware from nine Chinese brands. The exhibition featured innovative products such as flying robots, desktop AI boxes, pool cleaners, and Qwen glasses, highlighting the brand's commitment to technological advance...
Caterpillar Inc. is collaborating with FieldAI to advance AI, autonomy, and robotics in industrial settings. This partnership aims to address labor shortages and productivity challenges by leveraging technologies such as robotics, digital twins, and NVIDIA solutions. The collaboration focuses on ut...
Rani Borkar, president of Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure at Microsoft, emphasized that merely increasing memory chip production will not alleviate the supply chain bottlenecks affecting AI infrastructure. Speaking at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 in Taipei on September 2, Borkar called for innovati...
Microsoft has made significant strides in AI agent technology with the introduction of Copilot Cowork, Microsoft IQ, and Scout. These innovations aim to enhance business productivity by integrating AI capabilities into workflows, leveraging data from Microsoft 365 and other sources. The evolution o...
Renesas Electronics Corporation has officially launched its Physical AI & Robotics Lab in Beijing, China. This new facility is designed to support customers in demonstrating, validating, and co-developing next-generation robotic systems. The establishment of this lab is significant as it will serve...
In the summer of 2026, ROKAE Robotics made significant strides in the welding and intelligent manufacturing sectors by showcasing advanced AI-enabled solutions at two major events. At the Transformer Green Welding Conference in Changzhou, ROKAE's Marketing Director, Zi Lilong, presented insights on...
Blue Yonder has unveiled new innovations in its 'Cognitive Solutions' portfolio aimed at enhancing retail operations through agentic AI. These advancements focus on integrating forecasting, inventory planning, fulfillment, customer service, and returns management on the Blue Yonder Platform, enablin...
DJI has revealed the winners of its DJI Enterprise Drone Onboard AI Challenge 2026, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of enterprise drones. The competition encourages the development of AI models that enable drones to make real-time decisions, addressing various applications such as crop counting,...
The 2026 World Robot Conference commenced in Beijing, showcasing various robotic capabilities, including ice cream making and kickboxing. This event is pivotal for Chinese startups, such as Shenzhen-based AI2 Robotics, as they seek to enhance investor confidence in their journey towards going public...
Lattice Semiconductor, founded in 1983 and based in Oregon, is advancing technology for the robotics stack, focusing on low-power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). These FPGAs are crucial for applications in industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots, enabling real-time control and power e...
Humanoid robots are transitioning from research to commercial use, aided by advancements in AI. This shift highlights the importance of understanding what to build, as technological capability alone does not dictate impactful breakthroughs. The convergence of robotics, AI, and other technologies is...
NVIDIA has introduced new storage advancements at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) conference, addressing the increasing demands of AI for massive datasets and context windows. The company emphasizes that simply adding storage capacity is insufficient; instead, efficient and secure storage arc...
On July 17, ROKAE Robotics (3752.HK) held its 4th Global Partners Conference in Beijing, themed 'Full-Stack Empowerment · Embodied Intelligence Collaboration.' The event attracted over 1,000 experts and partners to discuss advancements in embodied intelligence and robotics, showcasing ROKAE's full-s...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Shanghai Electric presented its advanced embodied intelligence solutions for industrial applications. The company emphasized its capabilities in embodied AI robots, core components, and AI-native smart factory technologies, showcasing a comprehen...
Ukraine's defense technology cluster Brave1, in collaboration with NATO, has launched a new innovation program aimed at funding defense companies. This initiative, which opened on Tuesday, focuses on developing counter-drone systems specifically targeting FPV and Shahed-type drones. The program allo...
The AI Show 2026, organized by the Zhejiang Artificial Intelligence Society, Hangzhou Artificial Intelligence Society, and Beijing Henghui International Exhibition Co., will take place from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the Hangzhou International Expo Center. This event aims to highlight advancements...
Alibaba has launched more than 20 applications featuring over 50 innovations native to HarmonyOS. These include Amap's AR walking navigation, DingTalk's AI meeting capabilities through Xiaoyi, and Taobao's immersive browsing experience, alongside Qwen's unified drag-and-drop AI analysis. This signi...
Chinese manufacturers of home cleaning robots have captured 70% of the global market, with Roborock leading at a 27% share. This dominance is attributed to technological innovations such as stair-climbing capabilities and robotic arms, which have shifted the competitive landscape away from price-bas...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly supported a coalition of over 20 technology companies advocating for open-weight artificial intelligence models. This joint letter, which includes major firms like Microsoft and Meta, warns that new U.S. restrictions could undermine national competitiveness rathe...
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